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Re:WhatsApp end-to-end encrypted backups security assessment by reissbaker on Wednesday November 10, 2021 @07:25PM (#29182888)
The HSM is a server-side HSM. I believe it helps prevent brute-forcing weak passwords/PINs by non-WhatsApp attackers, in case non-WhatsApp attackers gain access to the encrypted backup keys.
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